PPLD's Makers in Residence for September and October 2018 are The Reminders (Big Samir and Aja Black), a rare and remarkable musical duo, blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics. Releasing their debut album Recollect in 2008 and their latest Born Champions in 2012, The Reminders have been recognized and applauded for their work both nationally internationally through concerts, tours, music awards, and television and radio appearances. The duo is constantly and actively engaged with community organizations, schools, universities, delivering workshops, talks, and specially catered performances.

They will be teaching classes throughout Pikes Peak Library District, as well as hosting open studio hours at Sand Creek Library and Library 21c.

Write with Feeling
In this songwriting class, you will learn to cultivate your own original artistic ideas through the creative use of imagery, emotion, metaphor, and personal experience.

Come to the library for Draft Night at 6 p.m. on Thu., Aug. 30 for the new Old Colorado City Library Fantasy Football League, which is open to beginners and more experienced players. Registrants will compete for a weekly top scorer prize and for playoff prizes for the top-three finishers.

Weekly prizes provided by Mother Muff's Kitchen and Spirits, 2432 West Colorado Avenue in Old Colorado City.
All you need is an email address.

If enough sign up, the group may be split into two leagues for rookies and fantasy veterans. Please leave a note with your registration noting your preference. Registrants will receive a draft invitation from NFL.com about a week beforehand.

Be sure to check back for updates as the season nears. And yes, there will be snacks for Draft Night.

History of Red Rock CanyonThe goal of the program is to show how RRC has been constantly used over time by humans. Large talking points will be on the Ute Tribe, Colorado City, Bock family, mining and recreation today.

Backyard SafariThe goal of this program is to educate the public about living with wildlife that lives right outside their doors. The program will go over both the pros and cons of having wildlife live within urban areas.

This Program is for the BirdsThis program details the special characteristics that make birds different from mammals, how birds utilize our open spaces, the roles birds play in our ecosystem, how we can safely interact with birds in an urban setting, and how we can protect birds.

Colonel Tom Duhs USMC (Retired) will share the story of the original 10th Mountain Division. The unique nature of the only U.S. Army Mountain Division, its recruitment, training, employment, and work after World War II. It's a fascinating story of the "Ski Troops". After the presentation, Colonel Duhs will sign copies of his book Sempre Avanti - Always Moving Forward. Copies will be available for purchase.

Classical, jazz, rock, and traditional brass band music is what you will hear from the Pikes Peak Brass Band. The Atrium at Library 21c is the ideal venue to hear this group with its high ceilings, and dramatic views make this a fantastic place to enjoy some great music.

The Red Shield: A quick and lighthearted march performed regularly in the Salvation Army.

Shine As The Light composed by Peter Graham: A beautiful concert work depicting a journey to the light from darkness. The composer expanding on Joy Webb's composition of "Candle of the Lord."

I'll Walk With God composed by Nicholas Brodszky and arranged by Geoff Richards: A wonderful hymn with a slow developing melody arriving at a dramatic climax.

Ampartito Roca composed by Jaime Texidor: A fast march written in the Italian style of Paso Doble. The march is light and fast with great elements of dynamics and tone change.

Capriccio Brillante composed by Herman Bellstedt and arranged for brass band as a tenor horn solo by Sandy Smith. This wonderful solo showcases the wonderful sound and color of the mysterious tenor horn that is not a usual instrument here in the United States.

Catwalk from the four movement work of Cats Tails composed by Peter Graham: A light and comical work inspired by the great jazz artists of the US. This work showcases the great elements of Jazz music with the flashy shout sections and light comical areas of the piece.

The Cossack by W. Rimmer: Traditional British concert march written in the style of contesting bands in England. The march is big and powerful along with the quiet and delicate moments showcasing the bands great ability with loud and soft dynamics.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens by John Williams and arranged by Stephen Bulla. The culmination of musical selections from the first re-installment of the Star Wars saga. The piece incorporates wonderful selections from the film that segue from one motif to the next in a climactic work.

While our 2019 Teen Art Contest is still months away, we are busy working on making sure it is the best contest yet! And we need your input! If you are between the ages of 12-18, please take a minute to vote on what YOU think the best theme would be!

Family Place Libraries™ is a network of children’s libraries nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families.

Family Place Libraries feature:

Specially designed spaces

Programs for ages 0 - 5

Materials and resources for parents

Family support services

Our Family Place Libraries also offer extensive collections of toys that are developmentally appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Research shows that play fosters a variety of skills that children need: social, physical, intellectual, creative, and emotional. Through play, children express feelings, communicate, build imagination and vocabulary, and develop eye-and-hand coordination; all vital steps in their journey toward reading and writing.

The PPLD Homeschool Resource Fair will be held on Fri., Aug. 17, 2018 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Venue at Library 21c. Over 50 local exhibitors offering educational and extracurricular opportunities for homeschooling families will participate in this year's fair.

Maker Faire originated in 2006 in the San Francisco Bay Area as a project of the editors of Make: magazine. It has since grown into a significant worldwide network of both flagship and independently-produced events. Read more on Maker Faire history, the Maker Movement, as well as how to start a Maker Faire or a School Maker Faire where you live.

All concerts are free and open to the public. Bring a picnic supper, blanket, lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music on the lawn. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at the Community Congregational Church in Manitou Springs, across from the library.

Tuesdays from 6 - 7:30 pm

July 10: The Storys (Folk and Classic Rock)
July 17: Out of Nowhere (Bluegrass)
July 24: The Mitguards (Americana Folk)
July 31: Michael Reese (Rock)
August 7: Skean Dubh (Neo-traditional Celtic)
August 14: Unlok (Easy Listening)

Due to popular demand, the ERC now has a set of over 130 magnetic Magna-Tiles for even more building fun! Create flat, colorful mosaics or awesome 3D structures. This game is available at our Educational Resource Center.

Help your child develop emotional literacy with this fun puzzle activity! Match the situation to the correct character's expressive response. This puzzle is available at our Educational Resource Center.

July is World Watercolor Month! Many illustrators use watercolors to paint pictures in children’s books. If the watercolors are transparent (see-through), they can be used by themselves or in soft layers. Some watercolors are opaque, (not see-through).

Here is a list of a few illustrators who use watercolors, (in red). Find the book by looking under the author in the JEasy section of the library, or by asking your friendly librarian. Look closely at the pictures and see if they look transparent or opaque. Don’t forget to pull out your own watercolors, and give watercolor painting a try! Click on the pdf link below to see the list of books:

Are you thinking about retiring in the next few years? Are you unsure about how health insurance and Medicare will affect you once you turn 65? Are you helping your parents navigate their Medicare coverage? Join us to learn about Medicare and your health insurance options, to be a better informed consumer and to be secure in your health insurance choices.

Presented by PPACG Area Agency on Aging staff, this two-hour presentation covers the basics of Medicare A, B, D and all other insurance options, such as Medicare Supplements/Medigaps, Medicare Advantage plans and Medicare Part D. Come get unbiased information from the AAA Senior Insurance Team to help you successfully navigate your transition to Medicare and retirement.

Looking for a good book? The Friends of PPLD will have a book sale booth for children's books only at the Summer Adventure Party on Fri., July 27 from 10 a.m. - noon at George Fellows Park behind East Library. All children’s books will be 50 cents! For more information please call (719) 531-6333 x1008.

Congratulations to the winners of All Pikes Peak Writes, PPLD's adult fiction writing contest. PPLD received over 60 submissions this year. The five winning stories were announced at an award ceremony on Saturday, May 5.

Join us on at noon the third Thursday of each month in the Venue at Library 21c for a free movie screening. Feel free to bring a lunch! Snacks will be provided.

Wonder

Thu., July 19Based on the New York Times bestseller, this movie tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. (PG, 113 min.)

The Greatest Showman

Thu., Aug. 16

Inspired by the imagination of P.T. Barnum, this original musical celebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation. (PG, 105 min.)

Same Kind of Different as Me

Thu., Sept. 20

International art dealer Ron Hall must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage to his wife, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the journey of their lives. (PG-13, 119 min.)

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